Gene & Florence Monday Foundation Inc
The Gene & Florence Monday Foundation is a private foundation based in Knoxville, Tennessee, established to honor the philanthropic legacy of Gene and Florence Monday. The foundation was created by their three sons—Billy Gene, Jimmy, and Bob—to perpetuate their parents' commitment to charitable giving in the Knoxville community and surrounding areas.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.5M
+9.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$484K
+110.4% YoY
Grant Count
37
+68.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
+25.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on continuing Gene and Florence Monday's humanitarian work and vision for serving charitable causes. The foundation prioritizes:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
How to Apply
** The foundation accepts grant applications through their website at knoxgiving.org.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds charitable causes in Tennessee, with particular emphasis on the Knoxville community and East Tennessee region.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $7,514,111
- Total Annual Giving: $484,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,514,111 | $6,844,176 | $5,996,888 |
| Revenue | $3,896,704 | $274,518 | $200,696 |
| Expenses | $518,671 | $259,822 | $213,667 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $487,688 | $235,494 | $203,675 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,892,071 | $271,560 | $196,826 |
| Distributable Amount | $313,647 | $313,487 | $313,091 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
126 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation was established by Gene and Florence Monday's three sons:
- Billy Gene Monday
- Jimmy Monday
- Bob Monday
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SETH KEHNE | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| KENNETH HOLBERT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CARA KNAPP | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JANET MONDAY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JACK LACEY MD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RON CUNNINGHAM | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM E MONDAY IV | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ROBERT W MONDAY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN LACEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT A MONDAY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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